Agatha’s mother Karen, 40, said: “Agatha is a born performer who loves drama and musicals, and Hairspray is our favourite, and so we were so, so excited to come and see the show and meet the cast.

“She’s put up with everything the doctors have thrown at her. She’s had to cope with needles and with losing her hair, as well as not seeing her friends because she’s so prone to infection.

Five-year-old leukaemia patient Agatha King posing with her Kids & Teens Little Star Award after meeting the cast of Hairspray at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Picture: PA

“She’s given up an awful lot and been very brave to get through, always with a smile on her face and a dance whenever there is music.”

Agatha has been fighting acute lymphoblastic leukaemia since last February.

Karen was 16 weeks pregnant at the time with daughter Meredith and she also has a three-year-old son Bacchus.

Edinburgh Playhouse spokeswoman Sarah Moyes said: “When we heard Agatha’s story and how much she loved Hairspray, we were more than happy to help her meet the cast while they were performing in Edinburgh.

Agatha King on her visit to the Edinburgh Playhouse. Picture: PA

“Agatha’s shown incredible bravery so far in her life and it’s been a pleasure to be involved with making one of her dreams come true.”

Agatha received a Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens Award for bravery after being nominated by her father Kevin.

As well as a star-shaped trophy, she got a certificate signed by celebrities including Strictly Come Dancing performers Kevin and Karen Clifton and a TK Maxx gift card.